Musically Problematic

Chapter 15: Bathroom Buddies

I just shrug in response and wriggle out of his grip, running off towards the bathroom before the tears spill. I run into someone and we both fall over.

Sophie's POV:

"Sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going."

I look up to see who it was and I am met with Calum's brown eyes. He stands up and offers his hand out to help me up.

"I'm sorry too. I was in a rush."

"Aren't you and Michael dating now?"

"Yeah."

"Well then why are you in such a rush to get away from him? He looks offended or worried."

He motions over to where Michael is standing, looking over at us. I motion for Michael to join us.

"Who did you hang out with at first break, when I stole Michael from you?"

"Surprisingly...Luke, Penny, Ashton and Kate. They offered for me to hang out with them."

"That's a change, they don't talk to anyone except the cheerleaders and jocks I thought. They class everyone else as nobody's. At least Luke does..."

"What? No you're mixed up. That's Kate and Penny, not Luke. He's my friend."

"And I thought he was mine...but he called me a nobody."

"Penny probably made him, I don't believe he'd do that."

"So I'm now a liar? Thanks Cal. I know where I stand with you."

"I...I didn't..."

"I have to go...I'll see you later maybe, Mikey."

I jog off to the bathroom, I wipe my eyes and readjust my makeup. Someone taps me on the shoulder.

"Hey, Sophie right?"

"Yeah...do I know you?"

"Not really, I've just seen you around school. My name is Phoebe. Are you alright?

"Oh, hi Phoebe. No, not really."

"What happened?"

"Promise you won't tell?"

"Of course not. My lips are sealed."

"Well then...Some girl yelled at me and then my boyfriend's best friend knocked me over and then accused me of lying. And I know that as soon as school is over I have to go back home, where I am grounded. I also have my annoying brother and sister to worry about."

"That's a lot. I'm sorry."

"There's nothing you can do so don't be sorry. But thanks anyway."

"Alright then..."

The bells ring and we grab our stuff and walk out of the bathroom. I have English next so I turn to walk towards my classroom, thinking Phoebe left.

"Hey! I'm in your class! Wait up!"

"Oh. Really? Come on then!"

She jogs up to me and we walk the rest of the way to class. I see Mikey at the classroom across the hall and I wave but he sends me confused look and turns away.

"Hey, I have to go talk to someone real quick. I'll be right back."

I rush across the hall to Mikey and do a small jump when I get to him, pushing down on his shoulders.

"Hey! Michael, I'm sorry for leaving you guys earlier but I couldn't be with Calum. And I wasn't lying about Luke!"

Someone taps my shoulder and I turn around. I see my teacher. I look down and then back at Michael, but he walks into his classroom. Mr. Jones is one of the most strict teachers at my school, you don't want to get on his bad side.

"Sophie! To class now!"

I swallow hard and walk to my classroom. Mr. Jones points to a lone desk at the front of the classroom and I sit down at it. He calls the roll and then brings a slip of paper to me, it reads "DETENTION: 10 minutes after school in the library." It isn't fair, I wasn't late. I just left for 1 minute. I swear he just likes making his students' lives hell. He goes on with the boring lesson about analysing character traits in literature. I look over and into the corridor, I see Michael run out. Once he's out of view I look back at Mr. Jones as he explains our homework for the night; write a 5 paragraph essay on Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. Minutes later the bell rings, I pack up my stuff and walk towards the library. I remember that my parents would be here so I run back to Michael's classroom hoping he is there. Someone grabs my hips and spins me around, I look up into bright green eyes.

"Michael! I have detention! I have to go, but I was hoping you could tell my parents so they don't get up me. I'm under house arrest after all."

"You know they aren't going to take that well at all. Grounded and getting detention, you've got big problems awaiting you. It's up to you to tell them, I have to go."

He walks off leaving me in the corridor alone. I jog to the library hoping not to get my detention extended because I'm late. I walk into the library and immediately meet eyes with Calum. I take a seat on the opposite side of the room to him and take out my English book, hoping to at least start my essay.

"What got you in detention?"

Startled I look up and see Cal leaning over my desk.

"I'm busy. Go away."

"What did I do? I can't believe Michael would date such a rude bitch. What does he see in you? Maybe you're a good f..."

"What the...Calum? I can't believe you just called me that and said that."

I stand up and walk to another area hoping he gets the message and leaves me alone. The timer goes off for all 10minute detention students. I stand up and walk out quickly, avoiding Calum. I jog through the school to my mum's car, I get in and wait for my lecture for being late.

"So, Sophie...Michael came and seen me."

"What? What did he say?"

"He explained that you were in detention, he also explained what Mr. Jones is like. He said you were barely a minute late to class and that you went to his class to talk to him but the bell had already rung. I'm not happy with you because you're already grounded but, I won't tell your father about this. I went to the shop before coming here, I'll tell him I forgot something and that's why we're late home. This better not happen again though."

"It won't...I'll be more careful."

"You'd better."

We pull up at home and I see Luke and Ashton walking into the Rose's house. Luke looks over at me and catches my stare, I turn and jog inside. I jog upstairs and collapse on my bed, letting the tears fall. I've been wanting to let them out since lunch, I finally feel free and comfortable enough to let out my feelings. I never want to talk to Calum again.